News for 'Indira Gandhi International'

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Speaking to ANI, Deepa Malik, the president of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), said that the Indian team looks in great shape.

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

India bans entry from Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia

India bans entry from Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

This instruction is a temporary measure and shall be in force till March 31 and will be reviewed subsequently.

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy return home

218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy return home

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The flight landed around 9.45 am at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

Indigo flight grounded after bomb threat; one held

Indigo flight grounded after bomb threat; one held

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

A Hyderabad-bound Indigo flight received a bomb threat at the Indira Gandhi International airport on Sunday night, forcing authorities to ground the aircraft and evacuate the passengers.

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

Delhi, Mumbai airports high on service rating

Delhi, Mumbai airports high on service rating

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The minister said under the agreement between the Airports Authority of India and the joint venture companies -- Delhi International Airport Limited and Mumbai International Airport Limited -- 'the target rating after completion of the stage 2 shall be 3.75 on the scale of five.'The stage II of development of the Delhi airport is expected to be completed by 2016. Patel added the two companies had undertaken several initiatives to improve the satisfaction levels of customers.

Passengers have miraculous escape at Delhi airport

Passengers have miraculous escape at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

All passengers are safe and they de-boarded the plane after being in the aircraft for about an hour.

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is expected to return from London this week, today got some reprieve with the Punjab and Haryana high court staying his arrest till July 31 in a graft case

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

Cold wave continues in Delhi

Cold wave continues in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The runway visibility range at the Indira Gandhi International Airport was around 1,000 metres and all flights operated on schedule, airport sources said.

Syrian President arrives

Syrian President arrives

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on his first visit to India during which the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties and sign two agreements, including one on avoidance of double taxation.

Thick fog in Delhi; flights unaffected

Thick fog in Delhi; flights unaffected

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Though the fog reduced the runway visibility range to around 900 mt, the air traffic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport remained unaffected and all flights operated on schedule.

Delhi: Fog delays trains, flights resume

Delhi: Fog delays trains, flights resume

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Delhi experienced 3.2 mm rainfall overnight, which brought down the temperature and the minumum temperature was recorded at nine degree Celsius.

Fog affects air, rail services in Delhi

Fog affects air, rail services in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Air and rail services to Delhi were hit on Saturday as a thick blanket of fog enveloped the city and adjoining areas in the early hours of the morning, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said he is yet to receive an apology from Continental Airlines for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi in April this year.

Fog ebbs, cold conditions strengthen in Delhi

Fog ebbs, cold conditions strengthen in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

All flights were on schedule, sources in the Indira Gandhi International Airport said. Trains services, however, remained partially affected due to foggy conditions in other parts of the country, railways sources said.

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

A Malaysian Company and its Indian joint-venture partner are jointly bidding to redevelop and operate New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, a media report said.

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Rediff.com2 May 2009

A suspected case of swine flu has been reported in New Delhi. Unconfirmed reports say that the flu was detected on passengers who came from the United States. Details are awaited.

Schroeder arrives, to hold talks with top leaders

Schroeder arrives, to hold talks with top leaders

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Schroeder was received by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on his arrival.

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Students rescued from Ukraine face an uncertain future due to their inability to complete their education and also run the risk of falling into a debt trap as they may find it difficult to repay education loans, Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said.

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

US Proposal For Expansion of UNSC Is An Empty Gesture

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

By proposing the addition of six permanent members this year, it may appear that it was a major concession, but in actual fact, it will make no difference to the privilege of the permanent five as the new six will have no veto, ever! points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Jewar airport proposal was first mooted by Rajnath Singh, who was then the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in 2001 and later pushed by his successor Mayawati.

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was all praise for Yuvraj Singh, saying the manner in which he is plying is simply superb.

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

All the 18 crew members on board the Japanese ship have now returned to India after their two-month ordeal. While Goyal and six others arrived at the city's International Airport from Muscat at about 0400 hours, five others had earlier landed at Mumbai on Monday.

Indian pilots struggle in fog

Indian pilots struggle in fog

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

The GoAir flight took off from the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi at around 4 pm but the pilot detected problems in the plane's under carriage and so had to return it to the Delhi airport, airport sources said.

Aussies, Kiwis score narrow wins

Aussies, Kiwis score narrow wins

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Both laboured to 2-1 victories over Malaysia and Italy respectively in the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup women's hockey tournament.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

Mbeki arrives on five-day visit

Mbeki arrives on five-day visit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

During his stay, India and South Africa will sign four accords relating to extradition, mutual legal assistance and cooperation in power sector and culture.

Flights disrupted in Delhi and Mumbai

Flights disrupted in Delhi and Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Both problems have now been fixed.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ziebat had been living in the international transit area at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for days after he got stuck due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

4 terrorists arrested in Delhi

4 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Air-India on Saturday launched a new long haul flight from Delhi connecting Dhaka, Kolkata and London, with Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed saying it would go a long way in strengthening Indo-Bangla relations.

LeT suspect held in Delhi airport

LeT suspect held in Delhi airport

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Mohammad Haroon Rashid alias Farooq -- who arrived from Singapore -- was arrested on Saturday night after the Delhi police received a tip-off, police sources said.